Ostraca is a screamo and post-metal band from Richmond, Va., with a few projects under its belt from 2015 onwards. The band is extremely consistent with its compositions. The music isn’t for everyone, ...

At some point this past year, I entered the door code, walked up the loud metal stairs and opened the door and walked into the brick office. I said my fair share of hellos and strolled to the back ...

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The Thavil — a barrel drum from Tamil Nadu, made from jackwood and hide — is played with one hand (with metal finger caps) and one stick ... a vertical cylindrical drum played with two sticks. Loud ...